Publisher developer Compile Heart has announced a delay for Zaleste, their new shoot ’em up they’re making with M2.

Zaleste will forgo its previously planned 2025 release for one sometime next year, in 2026. When the game does launch, it’ll be on Switch, PS4, and PS5 in Japan.

The companies noted the longer development time was needed to further refine the quality of the game.

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